Sami Shaban
Broker-in-Charge, Sakan Properties
Why Sakan
I started Sakan Properties because the standard way new construction is sold in the Triangle leaves buyers with thousands of dollars they didn’t know they were entitled to. Most buyers walk into a model home, sign a clipboard, and never realize that single signature just transferred their representation — and the commission that comes with it — to the builder. They pay full sticker price, the builder keeps the co-broker commission, and no one tells them otherwise.
I built Sakan to do this differently. We sign before you visit, we register with the builder ahead of your tours, and we credit most of the buyer-agent commission directly back to you at closing. The model isn’t novel — buyer rebates have been legal in NC for years — but the way we run it is. Transparency about the math, no surprises in the contract, and an engineering-mindset approach to a transaction that’s usually opaque.
If you’re considering new construction in the Triangle, the most important thing to know is the procuring cause rule. The fastest way to keep what’s yours is to sign a buyer agency agreement before you visit any community. That’s what we help you do.
What makes Sakan different
Focused on new construction
We don’t do resale, rentals, or split focus across markets. New construction in the Triangle is what we do, and it’s where the rebate model creates the most value. That focus means we know the builders, the communities, and the commission structures — and we’re not distracted by anything else.
Transparent by default
You see the math before you sign anything. Builder commission rates, our 1% fee, your rebate range, and the actual closing disclosure language. We link to our license numbers, the NCREC bulletin on rebates, and the agency agreement you’ll sign. No tricks, no surprises.
Built for analytical buyers
For buyers who want to see the math. We work best with people who’d rather verify than be told to trust. That means we lead with numbers — exact builder commission rates, the math on your specific rebate, the actual closing disclosure language — rather than asking you to take our word for anything.
Credentials & disclosures
- NC Broker License
- #300380 — Sami Shaban · Verify at NCREC
- NC Real Estate Firm License
- #C32100 — Sakan Properties, a DBA of S&K Real Estate and Investments LLC · Verify at NCREC
- Membership
- Member: TMLS, NAR, NCR, DAR
Equal Housing Opportunity. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation.
How to reach me
- Phone
- (407) 456-3666
- Response time
- Email and text typically answered within a few hours. Phone calls returned same-day when possible. Consult calls are scheduled through Calendly — pick a time that works for you.
Questions answered in depth at the FAQ.